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bronchus

either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls
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bronchus

[′bräŋ·kəs]
(anatomy)
Either of the two primary branches of the trachea or any of the bronchi's pulmonary branches having cartilage in their walls.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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A microscopic examination of tissues throughout the airways revealed that the virus caused damage primarily to the upper airway -- the trachea and bronchial tubes a[euro]"- but tissue damage in the lower airway, including deep in the lungs, was present as well.
Sinusitis and bronchiectasis -- an abnormal dilation of the walls of the bronchial tubes that makes it difficult to clear the airways -- are also common.
Folic acid supplements seem to give that protection by preventing intestinal polyps from turning cancerous; cellular changes in the cervix (neck of uterus); and precancerous cells in the bronchial tubes of heavy smokers.
And tests later revealed he died of the killer lung infection, which causes the air sacs in the lungs and the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and fill with fluid.
Diagnosis becomes more complicated when severe airway obstruction prevents an effective amount of medication from entering the bronchial tubes.
A IT sounds very much like your GP has covered all the probable causes and that the cough you have is due to mild inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes as a result of the initial infection you had.
The condition causes damage to the bronchial tubes, which carry air in and out of the lungs.
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) causes immediate relaxation and expansion of the bronchial tubes. In large doses, it can cause vomiting, leading to its common name, pukeweed.
The water solubility of a pollutant influences its impact on the airway: The most water-soluble chemicals affect the eyes, nose, and throat; less water-soluble chemicals affect the middle airway (bronchial tubes); and the least watersoluble chemicals affect the lower airway (deep lung and alveoli).
The health care centers are staffed by family nurse practitioners trained to diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for such common illnesses as strep throat and infections of the ear, eye, sinuses, bladder and bronchial tubes. The clinics also offer flu shots and vaccinations against such conditions as tetanus, mumps, measles and rubella, and hepatitis A and B.
5.--chronic bronchitis (an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes)
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